Happy new year, new Netflix!
It’s no secret that February isn’t necessarily the most exciting month to watch new TV shows, but luckily Netflix has more than just the Super Bowl (streaming February 11th on Paramount+) to help fans There are still some fun shows you can check out. Perhaps most interestingly, Netflix is putting its own spin on the live event when it streams the Screen Actors Guild Awards later this month. This will be Netflix’s first foray into a Hollywood awards show. Who knows how different this program will be from years past, but I hope they enjoy the ability to shake things up. (No time limit for speeches!? A night without a host!?)
If that doesn’t appeal to you, Netflix is premiering long-awaited new releases of “One Day” and “Avatar: The Last Airbender,” as well as stand-up comedy revivals of popular shows like “The Vince Staples Show.” We are planning to release many special programs. Even a comeback from out of left field, like the first eight seasons of “Monk” (starting Feb. 5) starring Tony Shalhoub.
Do you need more? Check out IndieWire’s 2024 TV preview and his January 2024 and February 2024 TV guides. Please enjoy watching!
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“Avatar the Last Airbender”
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release date: Thursday, February 22nd
creator: Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko
Showrunner: albert kim
cast: Gordon Cormier as Aang, Kiawentio as Katar, Ian Ousley as Sokka, Dallas Liu as Zuko, Ken Leung as Chao, Paul Soon-Yeon Lee as Iroh, Daniel as Ozai. Dae Kim
format: 8 episodes x 1 hour
Best reasons to watch: Many of you probably watched Nickelodeon’s Avatar because you loved it, but what about the rest of Netflix’s global audience? Please enjoy the cast. Adults have a lot more to do in this version than they would in a children’s show, and for good reason. It combines “Game of Thrones” level fantasy stakes with his Game of Thrones inspired VFX. The four elements: air, water, earth, and fire. —P.K. -
“American Conspiracy: Octopus Murder”
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release date: February 28th
director: Zachary Traits
format: 4-part documentary
The best reason to pay attention: This documentary from Duplass Brothers Productions and Stardust Frames (“Wild Wild Country”) explores what happens after an investigative journalist tracking a political conspiracy known as Octopus is found dead in his hotel room. It’s a re-examination of a twisted government conspiracy from decades ago, and it’s sure to bring in a whole new audience of Reddit wannabe detectives. —ES -
“one day”
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release date: Thursday, February 8th
Creator/Writer: nicole taylor
cast: Ambika Mod as Emma, Leo Woodall as Dexter, Essie Davis as Alison, Tim McInerney as Stephen, Amber Grappy as Tilly, Johnny Weldon as Ian, Eleanor Tomlinson as Sylvie, Joely Richardson as Helen, Lionel as toby stevens
format: 14 30 minute episodes
The best reason to pay attention: Fans of the best-selling book, or the tear-jerking 2011 movie starring Anne Hathaway, will devour this new expanded version of the beloved story of two star-crossed, almost-lovers. Sho. Starring “White Lotus” star Leo Woodall and introducing Ambika Mod, this story begins with a chance encounter in 1988 and follows the two’s divergent paths over the next 20 years. You might pass out, but keep tissues handy. —ES -
“Vince Staples Show”
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release date: Thursday, February 15th
creator: Vince Staples, Ian Edelman, Maurice Williams
executive producer: Vince Staples, Kenya Barris, Ian Edelman, Maurice Williams, Corey Smith, William Stephen Smith
cast: Vince Staples, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Andrea Ellsworth
format: 5 x 30 minute episodes
Best reasons to watch: Vince Staples again! The rapper wears multiple creative hats on the series, including creating satirical stories about his own life and persona that form the basis of the episodes. “Created at the crossroads where David Lynch meets Dave Chappelle, this slow burner challenges you to find the humor in life’s little things,” Staples said in a Netflix press release. “We hope you enjoy watching it as much as we enjoyed creating it.” —P.K. -
Screen Actors Guild Awards
Image credit: David M. Russell
release date: February 24th
cast: Major nominees expected to appear include most of the cast of HBO’s “Succession,” as well as stars from every movie in the Oscar mix, including “Oppenheimer,” “Poor Things,” and “Barbie.” included. The host has not been announced yet.
format:2 hours live!
The best reason to pay attention: We’re not going to pretend that everyone is dying to watch a multi-award winning show this winter. but, If so, SAG is certainly fun.Actors honor actors, and that’s television and movie. Normally this would be a solid Oscar prediction, and with Netflix taking the reins for the first time, there’s no doubt there will be plenty of surprises (or at least some clever tweaks). bring it on! —ES -
“The Indrani Mukerja Story: The Hidden Truth”
release date: Friday, February 23rd
Creator/Director: Shana Levy and Ulaz Bar
cast: Indrani Mukerjea, Vidya Mukerjea, Mikhail Bora
format: 4 1 hour episodes
Best reasons to watch: Nobody does true crime like Netflix. Following on from another hugely popular Indian documentary, Curry and Cyanide: The Jolie Joseph Case, this film delves into the disappearance and subsequent murder of Sheena Bora, the daughter of former INX Media CEO Indrani Mukerja. Mukerja’s alleged involvement in Bora’s death made headlines in 2015, and the series revisits the case through never-before-seen interviews and phone calls. —PK -
“Formula 1: Act to survive”
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release date: Friday, February 23rd
creator: Netflix and F1
executive producer: James Gay-Rees, Paul Martin
format: 10 x mixed length episodes
Best reasons to watch: Drive to Survive is back, giving F1 fans more behind-the-scenes access to their favorite teams and drivers than ever before. It also includes unreleased footage and interviews, making it a must-see for fans around the world. —P.K. -
remaining reception tv
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“Fame After Fame” Season 1
“The Tourist” Season 1
“Let’s talk about CHU” Season 1
“Dee and the Friends of Oz” Season 1
“Monk” Seasons 1-8
“My Wife & Kids” Seasons 1-5
“Lus: Light of the Heart” Season 1
“Rael: The Last Prophet”
“Alpha Male” Season 2
“The Murderer’s Paradox” Season 1
“The Blacklist” Season 10
“Taylor Tomlinson: Have It All”
“Good Morning, Veronica” Season 3
“Love is Blind” Season 6
“Al Rawabi Girls’ School” Season 2
“Comedy Chaos” Season 1
“Ready, Set, Love” Season 1
“Warrior” Seasons 1-3
“Rhythm + Flow Italy” Season 1
“Mike Epps: I’m ready to sell out.”
“Shall I tell you a secret?”
“The Real World” Season 9
“Brooklyn Nine-Nine” Seasons 1-4
“The Millennium” Season 3
“The Tourist” Season 2
